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Consumer product recall

Archived – Broil King Gas Grills

Starting date:
May 1, 2008
Posting date:
May 1, 2008
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items, Appliances
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Flammability Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-500001676

Affected products

Broil King Gas Grills

Product description

This recall includes the Signet, Sovereign and Sovereign XL series gas grills.

  • Signet series (model #'s starting with 986xxx)
    400 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners
  • Sovereign series (model #'s starting with 987xxx)
    450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and drop-down shelves; includes models with side and rear burners.
  • Sovereign XL series (model #'s starting with 988xxx)
    600 sq. inch cooking surface with 4 burners and drop-down shelves.
  • Connaisseur/Evolution Series (model #'s starting with 186xxx, 187xxx)
    400 and 450 sq. inch cooking surface with 3 burners and dropdown shelves.

The model number can be located on the back panel of the grill.

Hazard identified

The bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. This may pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Number sold

Sold at independent retailers nationwide. Also available for sale via the internet.

Time period sold

Sold from February 2006 through April 2008.

Companies

Manufacturer
Onward Manufacturing Co.
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should stop using the grill immediately.

Consumers should contact Onward Manufacturing for a free repair kit.

For further information, consumers may call toll-free at (866) 434-7455 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.